March weather forecast
New Plymouth, ID

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in New Plymouth, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

As March begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) in February to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 64%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In New Plymouth, in March, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In New Plymouth, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.5 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:36 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:13 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, in New Plymouth, the average high-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 64%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in March?

In New Plymouth, during March, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In New Plymouth, in March, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does New Plymouth have in March?

In New Plymouth, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 6:36 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:13 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does New Plymouth have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average temperature in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.4°F).

Average pressure in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average pressure in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average wind speed in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average wind speed in March: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average humidity in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average humidity in March: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (30%).

Average rainfall in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average rainfall in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average rainfall days in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average snowfall in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average snowfall days in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average sunshine days in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average UV index in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average cloud cover in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average cloud cover in March: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in March
New Plymouth, ID

Average visibility in March - New Plymouth, ID
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (5mi).

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